Republic Tigers (Republic, MO) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Branson Pirates (Branson, MO), 59-48 in a league bout.

With the win, Republic upgrades its record to 11-2 on the season. The Tigers travel to Reeds Spring (Reeds Spring, MO) to play the Wolves in a non-league bout on Thursday, February 28. The Wolves go into the bout with a record of 11-14. Reeds Spring won 56-50 in their recent non-league bout against Aurora (Aurora, MO)

Next up, the Pirates play the Kickapoo Chiefs (Springfield, MO) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, February 28. Branson will attempt to upgrade on its 19-7 season record. The Chiefs go into the bout with a 19-6 record after their 62-58 league loss to Hillcrest (Springfield, MO).